11/21: County to Hold Community Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 24 6-8PM State and local representatives, key officials to speak
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – In the wake of last week’s historic and devastating flooding, residents, businesses and municipalities are working hard to clean up and begin recovery. To help those most impacted by the flooding, a public informational meeting has been scheduled for 6-8 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at Nooksack Valley High School, 3326 East Badger Road, Everson, WA. This meeting will also be live-streamed for remote attendance. (Details to follow.)
The meeting will be an opportunity for community members to learn about:
The flood in an overview and recap
Business, roads, infrastructure and residential impacts
Debris management planning
Understanding flood damage and the planning permit process
Key officials working on recovery as well as state and local representatives will participate, including:
Satpal Sidhu, Whatcom County Executive
Kyle Christenson, Mayor of Sumas
John Perry, Mayor of Everson
Kevin Hester, Mayor-Elect of Nooksack
Marshall Judy, outgoing Mayor of Nooksack
David Radabaugh, NW Region Floodplain Management Specialist
Sharon Shewmake, State Representative (42nd District)
Alicia Rule, State Representative (42nd District)
Susan DelBene, U.S Congressmember (1st District)
Mark Personius, Whatcom County Planning and Development
The meeting will include an opportunity to ask questions of all officials.
The current Washington State COVID guidelines will be in place. Masks are required for in-person attendance.
